বাংলা | Epaper

বাংলা E-Paper 📍 Dhaka 📅 Thursday | 20 August 2026, 5 Bhadro 1433

HEADLINE

● Hadi murder: Court sets Sept 27 for further probe report submission ● Court rejects complaint against Yunus, Asif over Dhanmondi 32 vandalism ● Rohingya crisis pressurizes economy, environment: CAS ● President election: Acting Prez, PM cast votes ● Acting Prez Hafiz Uddin Ahmed leaves Bangabhaban with farewell ceremony ● Name confusion: Dhaka resident Shahabuddin's assets frozen ● Voting for 23rd Bangladesh President begins

Air Astra adds second brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft

Published : Thursday, 20 August, 2026 at 1:23 PM

Observer Online Report

Collected Photo

Air Astra has added its second brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet, taking the private carrier's fleet size to five as part of its continued expansion.

The new aircraft, bearing registration S2-STE, landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka last night, marking another milestone in the airline's fleet and network expansion, said a press release here today.

"The arrival of our second brand-new ATR 72-600 is another proud milestone in Air Astra's journey. Reaching a fleet of five aircraft is a testament to the dedication of our team and the continued trust of our passengers and partners," Air Astra CEO Imran Asif said.

"We remain committed to strengthening our fleet, expanding our network and delivering a safe, reliable and comfortable flying experience to our passengers," he added.

Air Astra said the addition of its second brand-new ATR 72-600 reflects its commitment to building a modern, efficient and reliable fleet while strengthening air connectivity between key destinations across the country.

The fleet expansion will also support the airline's future plans to spread its wings beyond the domestic market and launch international operations, it added.

The aircraft is powered by the latest-generation Pratt & Whitney PW127XT engines, offering enhanced efficiency and performance for regional operations.

Configured with 72 Geven Neo Prestige seats, the aircraft is designed to offer passengers a modern and comfortable travel experience across the airline's domestic network.

-AJM

Also read

Germany logged 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer

China replaces traffic police with robocops

Israel to probe Gaza attacks as ceasefire hangs in balance

Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK: British press

Trump vows 'tremendous' economic costs on Iran partners

Iran warns of matching response if US uses Nuclear Weapons

India approves fourth railway line through strategic ‘Chicken’s Neck’ corridor

Police launch extensive fire safety drive in Kolkata’s New Market area after hotel blaze

Editor : Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury

Published by the Editor on behalf of the Observer Ltd. from Globe Printers, 24/A, New Eskaton Road, Ramna, Dhaka.
Editorial, News and Commercial Offices : Aziz Bhaban (2nd floor), 93, Motijheel C/A, Dhaka-1000.
Phone: PABX- 41053001-06; Advertisement: 41053012; 01793317829, 01550707291, E-mail: [email protected], ‍[email protected] Online: email: [email protected] 41053014; 01550707297 Advertisement: 01550707296

🔝